Poly Mendes Photography

Baby LM {Chaska Newborn Photographer}

Poly — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:20:32 +0000

This little baby boy is so little and he already won my heart. The cutest thing! I spent almost two hours with him and he chose to be awake the whole time . Oh well, the few times he snoozed I got some super cute sleeping shots, and when he would look at me with big brown eyes I captured that too… Mom and dad are loving every minute of it and it was wonderful to see their love for baby! Grandma even showed up half way through our session to see this precious cutie! Here’s your sneak peek!

Summer Fun {Sneak Peek for the Kruger Girls!)

Poly — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:29:04 +0000

When mom called me about doing this session I got super excited! The idea was to capture the girls doing something they love to do, especially with dad… So we all went fishing! Amazingly enough, big sister who is almost turning 5 caught a fish minutes after we got to our spot – I was shocked! I’ve been fishing before, but I never catch anything! It was super fun… I have in the past year taken pictures of these girls on the Fall, Winter and now Summer I don’t think we did a Spring session yet (did we mom?). Anyways, it’s pretty awesome that they know me by name (although I’m “potty” and not Poly) and remember me from previous sessions. I love getting to know my clients and sometimes I really feel like family. Here’s a little sneak peek of “our” little fishing trip!

Shawn + Rita’s Wedding {Hopkins Wedding Photographer}

Poly — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:24:40 +0000

This Saturday was really perfect. It was cool enough that we were comfortable outside, everybody looked amazing, the reception food was fabulous, the colors were awesome (I love pink ) and everything just seemed to fall into place. It was one of those days that was just meant to happen. Rita and Shawn were meant for each other, and meant to get married, and totally meant to spend the rest of their lives together. I loved looking at Shawn’s face when he looked at Rita. I noticed when I did their e-session that the easiest way to get him to relax was to tell him to just look at her. Worked every time… They are awesome, and I wish them a life full of happiness together, walks around the lake, and a lot of Brazilian food and music (yep, she’s brazilian!).

The lovely Christina {Sneak Peek}

Poly — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:11:29 +0000

Sometimes when I’m driving I see spots that I know I just have to go back to for pictures. I was able to take Christina to some of these spots this Thursday. Our session ended with a gorgeous sunset . Christina makes gorgeous headbands which I use personally and also in my sessions. You can find her awesome stuff at: http://cjjscreations.blogspot.com/ – Christina, I had a blast with you!

Sari’s Bat Mitzvah!

Poly — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:45:09 +0000

I feel truly honored I was there to enjoy this really bid day in Sari’s life! I can’t believe how lucky I am to be asked to capture special moments such as weddings and bat/bar mitzvahs. These are moments that will be treasured forever and having good pictures to remember that is really priceless. Later I’ll post pictures from Sari’s awesome cruise party at the QE2 in Minnetonka! Mazal tov Sari! Enjoy your pictures!

Guetzlaff Girls {Sneak Peek}

Poly — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:09:25 +0000

I was so happy to once again see these two! It was my second time photographing them and just awesome to see how much they have grown!!! I know mom is dying to see these, so here’s a little sneak peek!

Nick {Class of 2010}

Poly — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:45:54 +0000

It was so awesome to meet Nick! He is into movies (like me), and reading/writing (like me), and as we talked we found out we had a lot in common! Our session went by so quick… Nick, I wish you all the best and good luck with your book!

Miss “M” {Sneak Peek}

Poly — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:52:42 +0000

I had an awesome time with this little one this Sat. We met at the Walker, one of my favorite places to shoot, and M was all smiles the whole time! Such a joy to be around… After our shoot I had lunch there and it was delicious! They built like a food stand and I had an awesome steak tip burger (or something like that!). Here are some of my faves from the session…

Tritz Family Reunion {Sneak Peek}

Poly — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:49:46 +0000

What an amazing family! I met the Tritz family at 9 am at their house and we lucked out because it stopped raining 5 min before I got there! This session could not be rescheduled since one of the families was out of town and leaving the next day, so rain or shine we had to make it work. Let’s just say by the time 9 o’clock came the sky was just perfect! Here’s a little sneak peek for this awesome family, thank you so much for welcoming into your home!

Amanda’s Grad Party!

Poly — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:25:13 +0000

I met Amanda and her family back in April for family and senior pictures and we hit it off right away! I was SOOoo pleased when her mom called me and asked me to come and take pictures of her graduation party! I got to meet the rest of the family and enjoy Patti’s wonderful cooking! It was such a pleasure! Here’s a little sneak peek!